Gestational diabetes test at 24 weeks

Hi got my GD appt tomorrow with a 2 hour gap in between. I know i cant eat before my first appointment but does anyone know or remember if im allowed anything before the second appointment

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I have mine next week and my letter says only sips of water in the 2 hour gap, also says I can’t walk around and to bring a book 🤣

I had mines yesterday and no you can’t eat or drink anything in those 2 hours, just sips of water.

Aww that means I cant eat again till after the second blood test... im going to be so ill tomorrow 🙄

You’ll be fine, it’s really not that bad. Just take something with you to eat as soon as it’s done. I took a cereal bar then had breakfast as soon as I got home.

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